The free product, however, is called LogMeIn (www.logmein.com). They offer a free version which allows you to access and control any of your computers from anywhere in the world, assuming both PC's have internet access. I did a quick test by trying to access an old laptop on the kitchen counter from another part of the house. Even though both PC's were in the same house, the internet connection through LogMeIn had no idea. The connection was made beautifully and there before my eyes, was the screen of the kitchen laptop. I had access to everything on that computer as if I were sitting in front of it.
Another cool part, was that this virtua terminal was being run inside a Mozilla Firefox Tab. I had to download and install a Firefox Plugin, but the prompts to do so came automatically.
The only downside I can see is that you cannot move files directly between the host PC and the client PC. However, you could get around this by sending yourself an e-mail from the host PC or by uploading a file to server to which you have access from the client PC as well. You also cannot print from the host PC to a printer on the client PC. These features can be added for a monthly fee. Because of the e-mail workaround, I don't personally have a need for the additional features, so I'll be happy with the free version. Sorry to GotoMyPC.com and Microsoft, but I'm going with LogMeIn.com.
There is the scary issue of the fact that it seems someone at LogMeIn.com would have access to my host computer. It's possible all of the connections are made automatically and that the login information is kept confidential. Nevertheless, I make it a point to keep my PC's free of any sensative material as it is.
So, go to LogMeIn.com and stop lugging that laptop around.
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